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CPRA

School District Is Citing Student Privacy As Reason for Denying CPRA Request

[…] sample letter, here. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation. No attorney-client relationship has been formed by way of this response.

May 18, 2018
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CPRA Police Records

Are the officer’s emails exempt from access under the CA Public Records Act?

[…] information on this website about the Public Records Act, including a sample request letter. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

September 22, 2015
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Social Media

Facebook community target of a self-proclaimed “troll army”

[…] of use and other policies to see how you might go about reporting this person. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

November 13, 2014
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Is it Fair Use to post musical film clips for a history class?

[…] County Bar Association has a Lawyer Referral and Information Service. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues. But we cannot provide specific legal advice or representation unless separately retained.

June 15, 2015
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Newsgathering

Requesting tax information from a non-profit organization

[…] even if it is not yet officially contained in a tax return. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

August 19, 2010
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First Amendment

Can a newspaper be sued for the content of a letter to the editor?

[…] with you, as we have many years of experience with these types of lawsuits. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

August 14, 2015
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Brown Act

Can new board member get updated on past closed sessions?

[…] disclose the information to the new member would be appropriate. Holme Roberts & Owen LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

November 28, 2011
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CPRA

CPRA request for disclosure of evidence related to School District misconduct case

[…] to seek counsel to assist you in attempting to get your teaching credential renewed. Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to FAC hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

December 12, 2015
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Legal Hotline

The Legal Hotline gives users quick, free access to FAC’s lawyers for questions about access to public records and your right to attend government meetings in California; access to court documents and proceedings in California and federal courts; and First Amendment protections for freedom of speech and freedom of the press. For reporters on […]

June 12, 2024
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CPRA Newsgathering Police Records

Accessing reports on police officer involved shooting

[…] should release the records in a redacted form. Gov't Code § 6253(a). Bryan Cave LLP is general counsel for the First Amendment Coalition and responds to First Amendment Coalition hotline inquiries. In responding to these inquiries, we can give general information regarding open government and speech issues but cannot provide specific legal advice or representation.

April 16, 2013